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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

The pasta

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

The cheese

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • cups Gruyere cheese

The liquids

  • cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream

The seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and set the timer for 2 hours and 30 minutes, then add the macaroni.
  3. Add milk and heavy cream to the macaroni and stir to combine.
  4. Reserve ½ cup of cheddar and ½ cup of Gruyere for later, then add the remaining cheese to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir the milk and cheese mixture into the macaroni.
  6. Add butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the macaroni and stir to combine.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 2 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
  8. After 2 hours, add the reserved cheese on top of the macaroni and cover again.
  9. Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
275
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
878mg
Cholesterol
44mg

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